USCG, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

Z -- MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF ENTRANCE CHANNEL AT USCG STATION EATONS NECK, NORTHPORT, NY (NASSAU COUNTY) SOL DTCGG1-99-Q-3WK036 DUE 011499 POC Ms. Jodi Ruggiero, Contract Specialist (401) 736-1785 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, disposal, transportation and supervision necessary for Maintenance Dredging of Entrance Channel at USCG Station Eatons Neck, Northport, NY (Nassau County). The work includes pre-dredge hydrographic survey of the channel; hydraulic or bucket dredging of approximately 2500 CY of course sand; post dredge hydrographic survey of the channel and incidental related work. Estimated cost of this work is between $25,000 and $100,000. The Contractor shall perform work in accordance with the dredging permit; dredging is permitted from 01 March 1999 through 14 March 1999. SIC Code 1629 applies. MARINE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED TO PERFROM THIS WORK. Quoters will be required to submit documentation regarding marine experience. Solicitation will be available on or about 15 December 1998 and may be obtained from R.I. Blueprint, 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, at (401) 942-3225, FAX (401) 946-6550. Contact RI Blueprint for cost. Visa, Mastercard and AmericanExpress accepted. Quoters are required to verify the number of amendments with the Contracting Officer prior to dated of receipt of quotes. The date for receipt of quotations is on or about 14 January 1999. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Program and is unrestricted. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274477). (0328)

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